Check out the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival facebook page...they are using one of my Lucero pictures as a 'Fan Photo of the Day'
link: http://tinyurl.com/2wvdtv9
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Lucero/Drag The River review
Last night (November 27,2010) , I went to the Troubadour to see Lucero as an headline act for the very first time. The Show was sold out which was kind of a surprise but it was a lot of fun.
First up was Drag The River, I have heard a lots of good things about Jon Snodgrass from his work with Joey Cape, being on the Revival Tour and his recent split with Frank Turner but I never really listened to his music. I enjoyed their set, it was more of a mellow-alt-country. The best part of the set was the last song, Jon and Ben from Lucero sang together called "Buddies." The song was originally recorded by Jon and Frank couple months back and their song is about all the good friends they made while together on the Revival Tour in 2009.
Next up was the headline act, Lucero. They played every song I wanted to hear and I mean everything from That Much Further West, Sixteen, Nights Like These, San Francisco, Sweet Little Thing, Nobody's Darling, Joining The Army, The War, Slow Dancing, Can't Feel a Thing, Tears Don't Matter Much, Wasted, Hold Me Close, Sounds of the City, Kiss The Bottle, The Devil and Maggie Chascarillo, and Last Pale Light in the West from Ben's solo album.
It was just simply brilliant. Also, the drinking. I knew that Ben is a heavy drinker but dang I had no idea how much of a heavy drinker he is, more than once a waitress came on stage with a tray full of shot glasses with whiskey in them plus all the shots that the people were buying for them to drink. It was ridiculous.
At the end of the night, I had a blast. Defiantly one of the best shows I have been to in 2010.
First up was Drag The River, I have heard a lots of good things about Jon Snodgrass from his work with Joey Cape, being on the Revival Tour and his recent split with Frank Turner but I never really listened to his music. I enjoyed their set, it was more of a mellow-alt-country. The best part of the set was the last song, Jon and Ben from Lucero sang together called "Buddies." The song was originally recorded by Jon and Frank couple months back and their song is about all the good friends they made while together on the Revival Tour in 2009.
Next up was the headline act, Lucero. They played every song I wanted to hear and I mean everything from That Much Further West, Sixteen, Nights Like These, San Francisco, Sweet Little Thing, Nobody's Darling, Joining The Army, The War, Slow Dancing, Can't Feel a Thing, Tears Don't Matter Much, Wasted, Hold Me Close, Sounds of the City, Kiss The Bottle, The Devil and Maggie Chascarillo, and Last Pale Light in the West from Ben's solo album.
It was just simply brilliant. Also, the drinking. I knew that Ben is a heavy drinker but dang I had no idea how much of a heavy drinker he is, more than once a waitress came on stage with a tray full of shot glasses with whiskey in them plus all the shots that the people were buying for them to drink. It was ridiculous.
At the end of the night, I had a blast. Defiantly one of the best shows I have been to in 2010.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Nov 14, 2010
Here are few reasons why I think Chuck Ragan is GOD.
1. Hot Water Music: Without this band, there would be no anybody I love. They could play, they could write, and they had solos and songs longer than 2 minutes. They were the bearded punks. They were the best. They had nothing but pure emotion. Mixed hardcore with melody like I had never heard it before. Hot Water Music inspired a whole generation of music fans...they invented a genre. I will never forget the way my mind exploded the first time I heard Blackjaw.
2. His Solo Album: Lot of musicians with punk rock background have gone solo in recent years. But people fail to realize that Chuck was the one who started that movement. The only difference is that he's not just playing punk songs on a acoustic guitar. He's really engaged in traditional music as a concept. I have so much respect for that. He's refuses to patronize the style. He's taking it seriously.
3. The Revival Tour: Probably the most special, coolest tour ever. Without him, there would be no Revival Tour. The whole thing with the way the Revival Tour is structured, not so clear sets, everyone on stage in the beginning, none of the ego bullshit and who's gonna headline etc. I attended the Revival Tour last year (2009) in San Francisco and it was the greatest thing ever. At one time, there were 9 musicians on stage together!I have mentioned before how seeing Bad Religion changed my life, the Revival Tour is probably the second closest thing. The 2009 show still remains as the best show that I have ever attended.
1. Hot Water Music: Without this band, there would be no anybody I love. They could play, they could write, and they had solos and songs longer than 2 minutes. They were the bearded punks. They were the best. They had nothing but pure emotion. Mixed hardcore with melody like I had never heard it before. Hot Water Music inspired a whole generation of music fans...they invented a genre. I will never forget the way my mind exploded the first time I heard Blackjaw.
2. His Solo Album: Lot of musicians with punk rock background have gone solo in recent years. But people fail to realize that Chuck was the one who started that movement. The only difference is that he's not just playing punk songs on a acoustic guitar. He's really engaged in traditional music as a concept. I have so much respect for that. He's refuses to patronize the style. He's taking it seriously.
3. The Revival Tour: Probably the most special, coolest tour ever. Without him, there would be no Revival Tour. The whole thing with the way the Revival Tour is structured, not so clear sets, everyone on stage in the beginning, none of the ego bullshit and who's gonna headline etc. I attended the Revival Tour last year (2009) in San Francisco and it was the greatest thing ever. At one time, there were 9 musicians on stage together!I have mentioned before how seeing Bad Religion changed my life, the Revival Tour is probably the second closest thing. The 2009 show still remains as the best show that I have ever attended.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
October 17, 2010
Speaking of life altering moments in life, exactly four years ago today my parents forced me to move to California. I haven't left the state of California since then.
Moving to California has made a huge impact on my life. I wouldn't be attending San Jose State University, if my folks hadn't made me move. California has also influenced my music taste.
I guess, its safe to say. I wouldn't be who I am today if I hadn't moved to the Golden State four years ago.
Moving to California has made a huge impact on my life. I wouldn't be attending San Jose State University, if my folks hadn't made me move. California has also influenced my music taste.
I guess, its safe to say. I wouldn't be who I am today if I hadn't moved to the Golden State four years ago.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Life Altering Moment
March 26, 2008; a wonderful sunny spring day in Southern California and a day I have cherished for few years now and will continue for years to come. That was the day I went to my very first music concert. It was at House of Blues in Anaheim, a place that I had never been. The band was Bad Religion, a group's who I only knew thanks to a radio station called KROQ. I wasn't a die hard fan, I didn't own any of their albums and only knew of their 'radio hits' but I wanted to go to a live concert really badly and since this one only cost 25 bucks; I knew I could convince my parents.
I was a 17 yr old high school senior at that time with no car or credit card to buy the ticket. So my first goal was to convince someone to go with me who was also willing to drive and had a credit card to buy the tickets. After looking around for few days, my buddy Michael agreed to go. He was few years older so he had all the necessary good that I needed at the time. He wasn't a big fan of Bad Religion either but he was excited to go to his first concert.
The show was on a Wednesday night, at the time I thought it was very random to have a concert on a week night. But looking back now, I think I have attended more shows on wednesday's than any other day. I don't remember who the first two opening bands were, though I do remember not really liking them that much. After some time of standing, Bad Religion finally got on stage. They all six members on stage including Mr.Brett and as soon as the first chord struck the place went nuts. I learned what a mosh pit was, I learned what crowd-surfing that night. I remember midway through the show, my dad called me probably asking when I was coming home since I had school next day. I just ignored the call and jumped right back into the pit.
My years were ringing like crazy after the show ended. On the car ride back, Michael and I were dead silent, still trying to comprehend what we had just witnessed. My ears were still ringing the next day when I went to school. But it was all worth it.
I haven't been the same person since that night, after that night music came first and everything else was second. Lunch money, who needs that when you can run to Noize Music Store right across the street from University of California, Irvine and buy a CD.
I don't think I will ever experience something as amazing. I haven't seen Bad Religion since that night and I have yet to go back to HOB Anaheim. One day, when I am ready. I am sure I will.
I was a 17 yr old high school senior at that time with no car or credit card to buy the ticket. So my first goal was to convince someone to go with me who was also willing to drive and had a credit card to buy the tickets. After looking around for few days, my buddy Michael agreed to go. He was few years older so he had all the necessary good that I needed at the time. He wasn't a big fan of Bad Religion either but he was excited to go to his first concert.
The show was on a Wednesday night, at the time I thought it was very random to have a concert on a week night. But looking back now, I think I have attended more shows on wednesday's than any other day. I don't remember who the first two opening bands were, though I do remember not really liking them that much. After some time of standing, Bad Religion finally got on stage. They all six members on stage including Mr.Brett and as soon as the first chord struck the place went nuts. I learned what a mosh pit was, I learned what crowd-surfing that night. I remember midway through the show, my dad called me probably asking when I was coming home since I had school next day. I just ignored the call and jumped right back into the pit.
My years were ringing like crazy after the show ended. On the car ride back, Michael and I were dead silent, still trying to comprehend what we had just witnessed. My ears were still ringing the next day when I went to school. But it was all worth it.
I haven't been the same person since that night, after that night music came first and everything else was second. Lunch money, who needs that when you can run to Noize Music Store right across the street from University of California, Irvine and buy a CD.
I don't think I will ever experience something as amazing. I haven't seen Bad Religion since that night and I have yet to go back to HOB Anaheim. One day, when I am ready. I am sure I will.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Lucero
so its been a while since I have updated this...
I am going to San Francisco this sunday to attend Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
festival. Its a free three day music festival that happens every year in SF.
The reason I am going on sunday is cause that's the day LUCERO is playing.
I want to introduce you to lucero if you are not familiar
Lucero is from Memphis, Tennessee. They are about the finest example of
an alternative country act with punk roots. They are a well established as a
must-see live act and I get to see em for the first time for free!
I got into them thru recommendations from fellow dimestore saints members.
I started listening to their album TENNESSEE couple weeks before summer started
and I been hooked!
check out www.luceromusic.com to do some research. you can also go through
itunes or youtube and sample some music if you like.
I will post pictures/review in the next couple days.
I am going to San Francisco this sunday to attend Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
festival. Its a free three day music festival that happens every year in SF.
The reason I am going on sunday is cause that's the day LUCERO is playing.
I want to introduce you to lucero if you are not familiar
Lucero is from Memphis, Tennessee. They are about the finest example of
an alternative country act with punk roots. They are a well established as a
must-see live act and I get to see em for the first time for free!
I got into them thru recommendations from fellow dimestore saints members.
I started listening to their album TENNESSEE couple weeks before summer started
and I been hooked!
check out www.luceromusic.com to do some research. you can also go through
itunes or youtube and sample some music if you like.
I will post pictures/review in the next couple days.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Big Sur Pics
I finally developed the pictures I took during my coastal camping trip to Big Sur right before school started.
Here are few of em:
More: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldgospelchoir
Here are few of em:
More: http://www.flickr.com/photos/oldgospelchoir
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